PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 2ND SHIFT

Job Title : Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Location : Montgomery, IL / Plainfield, IL

Job Type and Duration : Direct hire

Pay rate : 68k+ depending on experience

2ND SHIFT / 2PM - 10 : 30PM

Global organization with locations accross the US is looking for a Production Supervisor to join their growing team in the Plainfield area.

Please note, they will be moving to a brand new facility in Montgomery, IL. at the beginning of 2025!

Purpose of Role :

The production supervisor will act as a liaison between the production manager and production staff to meet the customer requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for directing and managing the production staff on handling different job task on the floor.
• Coordinate production activities through planning with the production manager and inventory staff.
• Manage the production schedule to ensure goals are being met, so customer orders are not missed.
• Control flow of material, utilization of labor to ensure adequate work is being accomplished.
• Maintain an ongoing check of all production process, equipment operation, and ensuring employees stay on task. This is a hands-on job, and the supervisor is on the floor 70% of the time with his / her subordinates helping to get the job(s) completed.
• Review daily / weekly production reports
• Provide leadership and training to staff to accomplish our company goals and objectives.
• Oversee the process of pulling material from railcars through a push / pull system.
• Setup, oversee and ensure completion of packaging into gaylord boxes, super sacks, and bags.

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications

• Education :
• Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in a similar role, including people management; responsibility to include the following :
• Staff planning; decision-making; facilitating process improvement; taking responsibility for subordinates' activities; provides regular performance feedback;

continually works to improve supervisory skills. Treats people with respect; works with integrity and upholds organizational values.

• Forklift certification preferred.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people skills. Results oriented with solid communication skills (written, electronic communication, and verbal).
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems;

Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Capable of developing project plans and communicating changes and progress.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality within the facility.
• Uses quality system to assist with Quality Management initiatives.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment

ESPO Corporation

630-789-2525

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